Aspiring AIRR

rudy661 · 02-03-2015, 02:03 AM

Thanks for the the information Haasino. Just a few more questions:
From what I gathered, DIVEMO is a more strict, fitness standard program, so to speak, while at RTC?

Does that go without saying that everyone in an 800 division goes through DIVEMO? I read Craig's thread http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2327 regarding daily life for an 800 division and wondered if that was the same thing as DIVEMO (as far as PT goes).

Lastly, my latest PRT scores are as follows (self-administered):
09:43 1.5 mile run
06:44 500-yd swim (freestyle)
78 pushups
87 Curl-ups
19 pull-ups

I fall within the 20-24 age standards and I compare myself to the categories I fall in but I can't help but to feel curious as to what other recruits/deppers are getting on their scores, just to see how I measure up. I'm always looking to improve and I want to be able to score maximum amount of points in each category. Just wanted to know if anybody had a few pointers on how to get the most out of their PRT training when it comes to boosting their numbers.

FutureND · 02-03-2015, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rudy661

Thanks for the the information Haasino. Just a few more questions:
From what I gathered, DIVEMO is a more strict, fitness standard program, so to speak, while at RTC?

Does that go without saying that everyone in an 800 division goes through DIVEMO? I read Craig's thread http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2327 regarding daily life for an 800 division and wondered if that was the same thing as DIVEMO (as far as PT goes).

Lastly, my latest PRT scores are as follows (self-administered):
09:43 1.5 mile run
06:44 500-yd swim (freestyle)
78 pushups
87 Curl-ups
19 pull-ups

I fall within the 20-24 age standards and I compare myself to the categories I fall in but I can't help but to feel curious as to what other recruits/deppers are getting on their scores, just to see how I measure up. I'm always looking to improve and I want to be able to score maximum amount of points in each category. Just wanted to know if anybody had a few pointers on how to get the most out of their PRT training when it comes to boosting their numbers.

Yes, divemo is the program you will go through while at RTC. Everyone who is in an 800 division will go through it as well. 800 divisions are usually split, with SO and SB candidates in one division and ND, EOD, and AIRR candidates in another. The workouts and dive motivators are different depending on what type of division you are in. There are some whose PST numbers will get worse, better, or stay the same while at RTC, it's all about how much you push and challenge yourself.

Your numbers seem to be in a good spot right now, of course keep working and pushing. Have you taken a PST yet?

rudy661 · 02-04-2015, 12:45 AM

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to take a PST yet because I'm not even in DEP yet. I'm waiting on a waiver to hopefully be approved before I am able to go to MEPS for my physical and contract. Only been able to take the ASVAB and get a medical waiver approved so far.

Haasino · 02-04-2015, 12:13 PM

Something to keep in mind (Not to scare you)... if you need a waiver to join DEP, you're almost guaranteed to need that same waiver routed through NOMI for your flight clearance. Since the Navy is the Navy and often doesn't do things in a logical manner, you're flight waiver is probably not going to be submitted until halfway through RTC... which means you're probably going to be spending some time in the Temporary Housing Unit (THU) on Great Lakes after graduation. It's become such a standard that we refer to it as the "Pensacola Reserve Fleet". When I went there back in 2012, THU for Aircrew meant 4-6 months on hold, working admin jobs at RTC and assisting/watching RDC's. Lately, I've heard the wait is much shorter... like 1 week to a month if you don't need additional testing.

rudy661 · 02-04-2015, 12:54 PM

With that being said, if my waiver gets approved and I'm in DEP, then there shouldn't be a problem for the same waiver to get approved through NOMI, correct? I've already accepted the fact that things take their time more than I'd like, but if it takes more time, I guess more time to train right? haha. That's what I've taken out of this whole enlistment process up to this point, which I guess isn't so bad in the scheme of all things (2 waiting months so far).

Haasino · 02-04-2015, 12:57 PM

It depends on what the waiver is for... but generally, yes, it'll get approved. Some things are Navy-accepted, but not flight status accepted though.

FutureND · 02-04-2015, 01:01 PM

We had a handful of AIRR guys stay behind after graduation for a few months, all but one eventually had their waivers approved, the one that didn't ask to be separated and he was.

rudy661 · 02-04-2015, 01:04 PM

It's a waiver for a "wet reckless" I got in July 2013 (lesser charge than a DUI in my state) but it still counts as a misdemeanor. I've been looking into anything that could disqualify me from an aircrew rate when it comes to waivers in that area and all I've seen that comes close are misdemeanors involving drugs and/or marijuana although it even says that some cases are taken case by case when it comes to marijuana, which is not my case anyways.

02-03-2015, 02:03 AM	#1
rudy661 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the the information Haasino. Just a few more questions: From what I gathered, DIVEMO is a more strict, fitness standard program, so to speak, while at RTC? Does that go without saying that everyone in an 800 division goes through DIVEMO? I read Craig's thread http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2327 regarding daily life for an 800 division and wondered if that was the same thing as DIVEMO (as far as PT goes). Lastly, my latest PRT scores are as follows (self-administered): 09:43 1.5 mile run 06:44 500-yd swim (freestyle) 78 pushups 87 Curl-ups 19 pull-ups I fall within the 20-24 age standards and I compare myself to the categories I fall in but I can't help but to feel curious as to what other recruits/deppers are getting on their scores, just to see how I measure up. I'm always looking to improve and I want to be able to score maximum amount of points in each category. Just wanted to know if anybody had a few pointers on how to get the most out of their PRT training when it comes to boosting their numbers.

02-04-2015, 12:45 AM	#3
rudy661 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Unfortunately, I haven't been able to take a PST yet because I'm not even in DEP yet. I'm waiting on a waiver to hopefully be approved before I am able to go to MEPS for my physical and contract. Only been able to take the ASVAB and get a medical waiver approved so far.

02-04-2015, 12:13 PM	#4
Haasino Active Duty Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,439 Rep Power: 0	Something to keep in mind (Not to scare you)... if you need a waiver to join DEP, you're almost guaranteed to need that same waiver routed through NOMI for your flight clearance. Since the Navy is the Navy and often doesn't do things in a logical manner, you're flight waiver is probably not going to be submitted until halfway through RTC... which means you're probably going to be spending some time in the Temporary Housing Unit (THU) on Great Lakes after graduation. It's become such a standard that we refer to it as the "Pensacola Reserve Fleet". When I went there back in 2012, THU for Aircrew meant 4-6 months on hold, working admin jobs at RTC and assisting/watching RDC's. Lately, I've heard the wait is much shorter... like 1 week to a month if you don't need additional testing.

02-04-2015, 12:54 PM	#5
rudy661 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	With that being said, if my waiver gets approved and I'm in DEP, then there shouldn't be a problem for the same waiver to get approved through NOMI, correct? I've already accepted the fact that things take their time more than I'd like, but if it takes more time, I guess more time to train right? haha. That's what I've taken out of this whole enlistment process up to this point, which I guess isn't so bad in the scheme of all things (2 waiting months so far).

02-04-2015, 12:57 PM	#6
Haasino Active Duty Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,439 Rep Power: 0	It depends on what the waiver is for... but generally, yes, it'll get approved. Some things are Navy-accepted, but not flight status accepted though.

02-04-2015, 01:01 PM	#7
FutureND Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 756 Rep Power: 0	We had a handful of AIRR guys stay behind after graduation for a few months, all but one eventually had their waivers approved, the one that didn't ask to be separated and he was.

02-04-2015, 01:04 PM	#8
rudy661 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	It's a waiver for a "wet reckless" I got in July 2013 (lesser charge than a DUI in my state) but it still counts as a misdemeanor. I've been looking into anything that could disqualify me from an aircrew rate when it comes to waivers in that area and all I've seen that comes close are misdemeanors involving drugs and/or marijuana although it even says that some cases are taken case by case when it comes to marijuana, which is not my case anyways.